barrel distorsion
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In lightroom 3, yes. Not sure about previous releases.
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In what context?
Barrel distortion () results from the compromise(s) made in lens design, most typically, I guess, in designing short focal length range zoom lenses - or wide angle prime lenses.
More expensive examples are often better corrected.
Considering a zoom lens, there is usually a focal length in the range which exhibits the phenomenon least. With a prime, of course, you don't have that option.
Typically exhibited at the edges of the frame, cropping can help.
It can also be corrected to a degree in PP.
Barrel distortion () results from the compromise(s) made in lens design, most typically, I guess, in designing short focal length range zoom lenses - or wide angle prime lenses.
More expensive examples are often better corrected.
Considering a zoom lens, there is usually a focal length in the range which exhibits the phenomenon least. With a prime, of course, you don't have that option.
Typically exhibited at the edges of the frame, cropping can help.
It can also be corrected to a degree in PP.
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Prevented? Better lens design. By the time it's at the end consumer, it basically boils down to spending more on a better designed lens (with a few exceptions).
There is software that can remove lens distortions - I have a feeling there's some sort of distortion reducer built into PhotoShop Elements since PSE7.
There is software that can remove lens distortions - I have a feeling there's some sort of distortion reducer built into PhotoShop Elements since PSE7.